Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 26:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 26:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 26:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, after Jesus and his friends sang a song together, they went to a place called the Mount of Olives. This shows how Jesus and his friends spent time together praying and singing before important events.

Matthew 26:30: And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. [hymn: or, psalm]

Contradiction with John 14:31

In John's Gospel, there's no mention of singing a hymn before going out, but rather a discourse from Jesus, suggesting a different immediate sequence of events post-dinner.

John 14:31: But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:36

While not directly contradictory, it expands on the narrative shortly after Matthew 26:30, so if reading interpretations strictly, there could be debates about what precisely transpired between the hymn and Gethsemane.

Matthew 26:36: Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

Contradiction with Mark 14:26

Similar to Matthew 26:30, mentions the hymn but focuses more on Jesus predicting Peter's denial immediately after, which could suggest thematic emphasis differences.

Mark 14:26: And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. [hymn: or, psalm]

Contradiction with Luke 22:39

While complementary rather than contradictory, omits the singing of the hymn and emphasizes discourse and going out directly to the Mount of Olives.

Luke 22:39: And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
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